The Way of the World at Tremont Theater
Elsie De Wolfe stars in Clyde Fitch society drama The Way of the World at Tremont. The production showcases lavish gowns, strong acting, and intricate stagecraft with a large fashionable audience and multiple bids of praise for Miss De Wolfe and the cast.
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Tremont
Elsie de Wolfe
Clyde Fitch
Alexander Pope
Boston
Mrs. Croyden
Miss de Wolfe
Thi Mnes
Nevill
John Mason
Mr. Croyden
Sydney Booth
Jack Nevill
Harrison
Hunter
Mr. Lake
Clara Bloodgood
Geo. W. Lederer
Romantic comedy drama at Grand Opera House in four act Farce
The Grand Opera House presents A Royal Prisoner a romantic comedy set in 18th century Russia with Izabeth Petrovna and the empress featuring Susette Willey as the star. Razoumovski and Vanka performances receive praise with Frank M. Allen and Edwin Felix delivering strong turns. Souvenir matinee sales spark strong interest.
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Jace
Russia
Izabeth Petrovna
Great
Art. Petersburg
Uince du Saxe
Alexander Iski
Ton
Ivan Aloff
Leutenant
Nown
Susette Wille
True & James
Razoumoviski
Devil-May-Carerisoner
GaNley
Susette Willey
Miss Willey
Bowdoin Square Theatre Promotes Ghetto Drama Week
Bowdoin Square Theatre proprietor Lothrop touts the star attraction the Children of the Ghetto as the week’s main draw with large crowds. The production features a lavish Purim ball scene, a 33 cast plus about 50 supernumeraries, and strong performances by Charlotte Hunt and others. Friday adds vaudeville interludes for Charlotte Hunt’s testimonial. next week offers Blue Jeans with coupon-seat souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothrop
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Europe
Charlotte Hunt
Hannah
Miss Hunt
Loraine Dreux
Milly Phillips
Miss Hale
Mrs. Belavitch
Virginia Thornton
Isabel Maxwell
Jessie Rindle
Marguerite Haviland
Josia de Foe
Corinne Cantwell
Martha Wilmer
Marie Scott
Louise Lehman
Ordine
D. Denison
Mr. Philips
Pinches
Mr. Hammond
Bert Lytell
Messrs
Carl Fey
James Levering
Gaylord
Harry Fowler
Edward Havener
Lawrence Merton
Frank Anderson
Bowdoin
Hanlon brothers stage new Christmas panto mime Superba
Last night the Hanlon brothers presented their annual Christmas panto mime at the Boston theatre. The show features good and evil, gnomes, imps, Satan, and a large troupe of female dancers, with grand stage pictures. This year's production is almost entirely new with a few existing elements.
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Love
Ada Ainslee
Leonore Lockwood
Wallaba
Silvia
Violet V. Holmes
Carrie
Gretchen
Cee
Helene Gilmore
Robert Rosaire
Pierrot
Boston
Buffalo
Tiller
Newell and
Hanlon Brothers
Eatre
Revival of Jim the Penman dazzles Castle Square crowd
The Castle Square Theatre lit up with a staged revival of Sir Charles Young's Jim the Penman. Eva Taylor dazzled as Mrs Iston while John Craig and Charles Mackay delivered standout performances. Cast members Mary Sanders Cordelia Macdonald Marian A Chapman and others earned audience applause for strong turns. Jim the Penman runs only this week with The Sporting Duchess planned next Monday.
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Castle Square
Charles Young
Jim the Penman
Eva Taylor
Iston
Louis Percival
Edmund Breese
Baron Hartfeld
Lindsay Morison
Captain Redwood
Edward Wade
Lord Drelincourt
James A. Eane
Jack Ralston
Mr. Netherb
William J. ‘Asson
John
Craven
Dr. Pettywise
Bijou Opera House Presents The Bohemian Girl
The Bijou Opera House staged The Bohemian Girl last night in a season praised for success. Principal roles went to Murray as the Count Tallman as Thaddeus Gilbert as Vlorestein Shields as Devilshoof Tane as Arline and Ladd as the Gypsy Queen. The ensemble delivered spirited performances though Tallman’s final act aria displayed liberties with the score to show head tones beyond his comfort.
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Balfe
Bijou
Mr. Murray
Count
Mr. Tallman
Thaddeus
Mr. Gilbert
Vlorestein
Mr. Shields
Devilshoof
Miss Tane
Arline
Miss Ladd
Fair Land of
Poland
Bertha Galland Delights Hollis Street in Forest Lovers Finale
Bertha Galland drew a large audience at Hollis Street Theatre as she opened the final week of the successful Forest Lovers engagement. The production, based on Maurice Hewlett's England novel, is a lush medieval spectacle praised for color, fragrance, and chivalrous portrayals. Galland's performance as Iseult is lauded for depth, range, and emotional power, aided by a talented company.
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Bertha Galland
Hollis Street
Maurice Hewlett
England
Daniel Frohman
Miss Galland
Iseult
When Knighthood Was in Mower ends Colonial run
Boston admirers pack the Colonial Theatre for the closing week of Julia Marlowe in When Knighthood Was in Mower. The star plays Mary Tudor with charming presence supported by a strong company and well staged period setting. A special midweek matinee is added as the engagement cannot be extended.
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Julia
Marlowe
Legion
Boston
Colonial Theatre
Miss Marlowe
Mary Tudor
Miss
Sky Farm Triumph At Boston Museum In Year’s Run
Boston critic Frohman scores big with Sky Farm at the Boston Museum audiences packed for two months. Lead company includes Edwin Holt and Forrest Robinson with a strong cast. however the play will close after next week, leaving many New England fans eager for further appearances.
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Charles Frohman
Boston
Boston Museum
New England
Park Theatre Closes Amid Illness and Pay Dispute
Park Theatre shut last evening with no show and likely closed for the week due to leading lady Ida Emerson illness. Reports claim the Fiddle Dee Dee company pressed for payment, prompting the temporary halt. Vaudeville plans remain for Christmas week with Blanche Sloan, Mark Murphy, Sparrow, Powers brothers, Barney Reynolds, and ten more acts, two performances daily.
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Park Theatre
Ida Emerson
the Park
Eee Eee
Crabtree
Lowe
Blanche Sloan
Todd Sloan
Caicede
King of the Wire
Mark Murphy
Sparrow
Powers Brothers
Barney Reynolds
Columbia Theatre to Open Under Henry N. Farren
The Columbia Theatre will soon announce opening dates and initial attractions under manager Henry N. Farren The policy includes high class musical comedies burlesque and extravaganza Negotiations with major attractions from the United States and Europe promise a scale rivaling any previous theatre production Changes and improvements are underway inside the theatre to enhance patron comfort and enjoyment
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Columbia Theatre
Henry N. Farren
Farren
Europe
Keiths Theatre Opulent Vaudeville Pleasures Highlight Day
A dozen year old pianist Eleanor Page Spencer draws praise for musical genius while Joe Reichen shows extraordinary dogs. Picchiani’s acrobats featuring seven women perform daring tumbling. A one act comedy Uncle Phineas with Alfred Kelcey, ventriloquial acts, and mechanical dummies share the afternoon and evening crowd at Keith’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Keith
Eleanor Page Spencer
Joe Reichen
Picchiani
Phineas
Alfred Kelcey
Ventriloquist Vernon Delights as Curtain Is Raised Again
A lively review praises Vernon the ventriloquist and his act at Keith's for its humor and crowd-pleasing dialogue. The cast including Tom Lewis Sam Ryan and Brennan and Mertini receives applause for keeping the audience entertained. Jessie Couthoul and the Whitney brothers see lesser enthusiasm due to new material. Biographs deliver strong motion pictures, making the 30 hours of entertainment hard to beat.
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Bright
Keith
Vernon
Tom Lewis
Sam Ryan
Frank
Don
Brennan
Mertini
Jessie Couthoul
Whitney Brothers
Biograph
Dangers of a Great City Play At The House
Gerald stars as Mabel Westbrook with an ensemble including William Hunt Cairns Stanton Disney Frayne Horne Haviland Lyons Hastings and Goundre in a melodramatic production. Dangers of a Great City runs one week with daily matinees, followed by Eagle's Nest next week.
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May Gerald
Mabel Westbrook
William Hunt
F. Cairns
Charles P. Stanton
Richard Disney
Frank J. Frayne
Harry Horne
J. Butler Haviland
Clarence E. Lyons
Florence Hastings
Adelaide Goundre
Eagle's Nest
Majestic Burlesque Campers Illuminate Boston Scene
The Majestic burlesque company opened in Boston at the Howard with lavish costumes and a strong cast led by the Burke brothers. A bright travesty “A Night at W Rehearsal” anchors a lively show blending song, dance, witty dialogue, and humor. Bonnie Thornton leads the Howard bill alongside stars like the Ferraris and Grace La Rue in a festive program featuring donkeys, ragtime, and a finale with Wise Mike.
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Majestic
Boston
Howard
John
Charlie Burke
Gilbert Girard
Maggie Bennett
Marie Revere
Piquant Comediennes
Stantons
Burke Brothers
Bonnie Thornton
Deeree
James Thornton
Ferraris
Conway
Hume
Ross
Lewis
Holmes
Walden
Mile
Beth
Dalys
Maud Campbell
Comedienne
Howard Comedy Company
Boston Music Hall Acts Impress Boston Patrons
The Boston Music Hall showcased Leon the illusionist whose two week engagement left audiences spellbound, though Staley and Birbeck’s rapid scene changes won the palm with a dramatic smithy to parlor transformation. Gus Williams and other acts, including trained dogs and the Universal performers, added humor and acrobatics, ending with a lively variety program.
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Boston Music Hall
Leon
Playhouse
Boston
Staley
Birbeck
Smith
Trained to do everything but talk delight crowds
The museum show yesterday featured the Wahlunds in feats of strength and Mlle Norada of France with a surprising mysterious globe act. The vaudeville list included Seeker, Wilkes & Seeker, Ada Henry and Jessie Terry, the Franks, Jackson and Douglass, the Oswald troupe, Pattie Cayne, Arthur Birchman, Clarke and Temple, Dan Regan, Holt sisters, Murphy and Nolan, Gorman and West and May Hamilton.
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Wahlunds
Mlle
Norada
Seeker
Wilkes
Ada Henry
Jessie Terry
Franks
Jackson
Douglass
Oswald
Pattie Cayne
Arthur Birchman
Clarke
Temple
Dan Regan
Holt
Murphy
Nolan
Gorman
West
May Hamilton
Ruth Rapoport shines in Little Miss Muffet's Party
The young Ruth Rapoport, a standout in the Children's Theatre, plays the mechanical doll and Bo Peep in the current show. She also stars with Mary in the Lamb sketch, drawing strong audience reaction. Miss Muffet hosts her party this afternoon at 4, again Thursday at 4, then Saturday at 2 30. Christmas week matinees run 2 30 Wednesday to Saturday.
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Ruth Rapoport
Children's Theatre Company
Miss Muffet
Alice
Bo Peep
Mary
Lamb
Miss Mu
Children’s Theatre
Huntington Ave
Little Miss Muffet
Seginning SA
Nickelodeon Walthour and Van Bill Make First Local Appearance
Nickelodeon Walthour and Van Bill, renowned triple roller cyclists, debut to a packed house at the curb hall. They ride five miles on home trainers with speed shown by the Walthour electric dial and offer $2 to anyone who defeats him. They will face riders like Jimmy Moran, Billy Stinson, Major Taylor, Danny McFarland, and more, plus vaudeville acts, dogs, magicians, and a beauty show. Friday is amateur night.
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Walthour
van Bill
Jimmy Moran
Chelsea
Billy Stinson
Cambridge
Major Taylor
Worcester
Danny McFarland
Lynn
Whero
Linville
Sam Cohen
Button and Wilson
Rivera
Frank Phi
Dangers of a Great City at Morrison's Grand Theatre
Morrison's stock company presented Dangers of a Great City at Morrison's Grand Theatre. Severin De Deyn drew crowds with his Edmund Vaughn as the South End audience enjoyed a mix of sharp wit, romance, and dramatic turns in a bustling metropolis setting.
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Morrison's
Grand Theatre
Morrison Stock Company
Severin de Deyn
Cosey South End
Edmund Vaughn
Tall San Francisco girl draws marriage offers at Austin & Stone’s
Leah May, seven feet seven inches tall, headlines Austin & Stone’s Museum drawing hundreds of admirers in San Francisco. During her second week on stage she has already received three marriage proposals including two men from Maine by mail and a Nova Scotia sea captain. She prefers land life but stays gracious with fans as Connie Jackson’s twin Holstein steers are mentioned in the text.
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Leah May
San Francisco
Austin & Stone’s
Miss May
Sea
Austin & Stone
Connie Jackson
Bostock's Great Animal Arena in Boston Circus Notes
Readable account of Bostock's Animal Arena at the old Cyclorama Building on Tremont Street Boston. Highlights include Bonavita's 27 African lions and premier trainers demonstrating feats, Plus Morelli the jaguar queen and Miller's elephants in remarkable acts. Newcomer Princess Branden performs with massive snakes and venomous constrictors.
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Bostock
Animal Arena
Tremont Street
Boston
Bonavita
Ime
Morelli
Professor Miller
Branden
Chiquita Doll Lady Draws Society Fad Crowds
A petite figure nicknamed Chiquita has become a notable fad among society women, drawing daily crowds to her refined reception room as her influence and popularity rise in fashionable circles.
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Chiquita
Miss New York Jr. Burlesque at Lyceum Theatre
The Lyceum Theatre audience yesterday enjoyed a varied program headlined by Miss New York Jr. The bill featured Corbley and Burke with Ruth Beecher and a chorus, Alio Vivan, a German professor sketch with Mills and Beecher, the Chicago Girls Connelly sisters, and Irish illusionist Larry Crane. The show closed with a one act travesty Loop the Loop and a liliputian finale by Lilian De Witt and Shorty.
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New York, Jr
Lyceum Theatre
Sir Thomas
Messrs. Corbley
Burke
Ruth Beecher
Allie Vivian
Phi Mills
Corbley
Connelly Sisters
Larry Crane
Lilian de Witt
Shorty
William H Crane to Star in David Harum at Colonial Theatre
William H Crane opens a long engagement at the Colonial Theatre starting Monday. The production of Westcott’s David Harum, secured by Charles Frohman, features Homeville New York scenes and a strong company of character actors. The run is expected to be unusually lengthy for a dramatization and Crane’s performance is a highlight of the current theatrical era.
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William H. Crane
Colonial Theatre
Westcott
David Harum
Charles Frohman
Times
Homeville
New York State
Mr. Crane
William Faversham Returns to Hollis Street Theatre
William Faversham's engagement at the Hollis Street Theatre opens next Monday with the play A Royal Rival. The unusually strong seat demand marks a standout event as he returns to the city since a serious illness last year after Brother Officers. A large reception is expected and seat sales begin this morning.
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William Faversham
Hollis Street
Paversham
Hollis
New York
Lunde Song Recital With Lunde and De Ollequi
This afternoon at 3 Angot Lunde contralto and Elena De Ollequi pianist present a Strelnert Hall recital. The program includes Schwanenlied Die Lorelei Frulhingsgrass Etude Op 36 Valse La Jongleuse Tarantelle and Norwegian folk songs among others.
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Lunde
Angot Lunde
Elena de Ollequi
Strelnert Hall
Schwanenlied
Hartman
Die Lorelei
Liszt
Fruhlingsgrass
Decker
Miss Lunde
Etude
Arensky
Valse
Rachmaninoff
la Jongleuse
Moszkowski
Miss de Olloqui
Sommernatten
Moller
Traet
Lokkeley
Lasson
Mensise Venter
Hytten
Grieg
Seraillets Have
Jogren
Hunermin
Winge
Tarantelle Venezia
The French Ball Mile at Mechanics’ Hall on New Year’s Eve
The French Ball at Mechanics’ Hall features Fantine and her French folly dancers on December 31. The event promises a festive program with lively performances and a glamorous evening as New Year’s approaches.
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Fantine
Mechanics
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